Composition for WINLONE

food interaction for WINLONE

alcohol interaction for WINLONE

pregnancy interaction for WINLONE

lactation interaction for WINLONE

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

It is better to take Winlone 16mg tablet with food.

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Winlone 16mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Uses

How it works

Winlone 16mg tablet belongs to a group of medicines called as corticosteroids. It increases the level of corticosteroid, which are naturally present in the body and thereby controls inflammation. It has anti-inflammatory, metabolic, immune, and hormonal effects on the body.

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Expert advice for WINLONE

Do not take the medicine:

If you are allergic to it or to any other content in the medicine.

If you have a serious infection, particularly in the lungs or esophagus, that is untreated.

Do not stop this medicine before recommended duration. Consult your doctor for gradual reduction of dose.Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using methylprednisolone. The vaccine may not work as well during this time, and may not fully protect you from disease.Inform your doctor before taking the medicine:

If you are suffering from any infection.

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.

Inform your doctor before taking the medicine:

If you are taking antibiotics for any infection, pain killers or contraceptive pills or any medication for heart disease or peptic ulcer.

If you are going to undergo any laboratory test.

Stay away from people who are suffering from infections like chicken-pox, measles, shingles or tuberculosis.

Frequently asked questions for WINLONE

Methylprednisolone

Q.Is methylprednisolone a steroid oral antibiotic drug?Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid/steroid drug. It is not an antibiotic

Q.Is methylprednisolone a narcotic or addictive drug?No. Methylprednisolone is not a narcotic or an addictive drug

Q.Is methylprednisolone the same as prednisone, prednisolone, or dexamethasone?No. Methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone and dexamethasone are different steroid drugs belonging to the same class

Q.Can I take methylprednisolone for strep throat, sinus infection, bronchitis, or poison ivy?Methylprednisolone may be effective in skin allergy due to poison ivy. But it should not be taken for suspected bacterial or viral infection including strep throat, sinus infection or bronchitis

Q.Can I take methylprednisolone with ibuprofen, Nyquil, Benadryl, amoxicillin, Vicodin, or Synthroid?Yes, methylprednisolone can be taken with ibuprofen, Nyquil, Benadryl, amoxicillin, Vicodin, or Synthroid (levothyroxine) only if prescribed by your doctor

Q.Can I take methylprednisolone if I have high blood pressure?You can take methylprednisolone if you have high blood pressure, only when prescribed by your doctor. It is prescribed in such situation when benefit outweighs the risk